{"id":823,"date":"2026-06-12T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gametechxd.com\/?p=823"},"modified":"2026-06-19T18:14:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T01:14:01","slug":"what-was-missing-from-nintendo-direct-june-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gametechxd.com\/en\/opinions\/what-was-missing-from-nintendo-direct-june-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"What We Missed at the Nintendo Direct: The Games Fans Are Still Waiting For"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Despite the packed lineup of announcements, surprise reveals, and major updates showcased during Nintendo Direct<\/a>, several highly anticipated franchises were noticeably absent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From long-awaited sequels to dormant series that fans continue to request year after year, the latest presentation left some players wondering when Nintendo will finally address these gaps in its lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the biggest games and franchises that didn\u2019t appear during Nintendo Direct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No New 3D Mario Game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Mario<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s been nearly nine years since the release of Super Mario Odyssey<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nintendo launched Mario\u2019s last mainline 3D adventure on October 27, 2017, and since then, the company has remained silent about what comes next for its flagship franchise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Nintendo has continued to support Mario through spin-offs, remasters, and new entries in other genres, many fans expected the Nintendo Switch 2 era to begin with a brand-new 3D Mario experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding to the speculation is the fact that Nintendo EPD, the studio behind Super Mario Odyssey<\/em>, recently released Donkey Kong Bonanza<\/em> shortly after the launch of Nintendo Switch 2. With that project now complete, fans are hopeful the team\u2019s next game could finally be Mario\u2019s next big adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The timing feels right for a new entry. Every Nintendo home console since the Nintendo 64 has eventually received its own major 3D Mario title, and Nintendo has often used Mario games to showcase the capabilities of new hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether Nintendo plans to expand on the open-ended design of Odyssey<\/em> or introduce an entirely new concept remains a mystery. For now, though, Nintendo has offered no hints about where the plumber will go next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No New Luigi\u2019s Mansion Game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Luigi<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Despite the success of Luigi\u2019s Mansion 3, Nintendo has yet to reveal a new entry in the beloved ghost-hunting series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Released on October 31, 2019, Luigi\u2019s Mansion 3 became the best-selling game in the franchise<\/a> and proved that Luigi can carry a major release on his own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nintendo revisited the series with Luigi\u2019s Mansion 2 HD<\/em>, which launched on June 27, 2024, but the remaster wasn\u2019t the sequel many fans were hoping for. The game is an updated version of Luigi\u2019s Mansion: Dark Moon<\/em>\u2014known as Luigi\u2019s Mansion 2<\/em> outside North America\u2014which originally launched on Nintendo 3DS in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With nearly seven years having passed since Luigi\u2019s Mansion 3<\/em>, expectations for a new entry continue to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The franchise has established its own identity through puzzle-solving, exploration, and lighthearted horror elements that appeal to players of all ages. A new installment built specifically for Nintendo Switch 2 could take advantage of the system\u2019s improved hardware to deliver larger environments, more detailed visuals, and new gameplay mechanics centered around the Poltergust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, though, Luigi\u2019s next ghost hunt remains a mystery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Super Smash Bros.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Mario,<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/em> launched on December 7, 2018, and remains one of the Nintendo Switch\u2019s defining games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director Masahiro Sakurai has repeatedly suggested that matching the scale of Ultimate<\/em> would be extremely difficult, especially considering the game\u2019s massive roster and extensive crossover content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, with Nintendo Switch 2 now available, many players expected at least a teaser for the next chapter in the series. Whether Nintendo plans to build upon\u00a0Ultimate<\/em>\u00a0or take the franchise in a completely new direction remains a mystery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A new entry would face enormous expectations. Ultimate<\/em> brought together more than 80 fighters from across gaming history, making it one of the most ambitious crossover projects ever created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of that, many fans believe Nintendo may choose to reboot the series with a smaller roster and updated mechanics rather than attempt to surpass its predecessor in sheer scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever Nintendo decides,\u00a0Super Smash Bros.<\/em>\u00a0remains one of the company\u2019s most important franchises, making its absence from Nintendo Direct especially noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No New Mainline The Legend of Zelda<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Link<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Nintendo surprised fans by revealing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake<\/em>, but many players were hoping for a glimpse of what\u2019s next for the series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom<\/em> launched on May 12, 2023, following the groundbreaking release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/em> on March 3, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While a new mainline Zelda game may still be years away, Nintendo\u2019s remake announcement doesn\u2019t answer the biggest question: Where does the franchise go next?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nintendo transformed the series with its open-world approach over the past decade, leaving fans eager to see how the next original entry will evolve the formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Series producer Eiji Aonuma has previously indicated that the open-world structure introduced in Breath of the Wild<\/em>represents the future of the franchise. However, some players have expressed interest in seeing elements from earlier games return, including more traditional dungeons and a stronger focus on linear storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Nintendo Switch 2 now available, the next mainline Zelda game could push the series even further technically and creatively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Mario Superstar Baseball Revival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Mario<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mario sports games have remained a consistent part of Nintendo\u2019s lineup, with recent releases including Mario Strikers: Battle League<\/em>, Mario Tennis Aces<\/em>, Mario Golf: Super Rush<\/em>, and Mario Tennis Fever<\/em>, which launched on February 12, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, one sport continues to sit on the sidelines: baseball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The original Mario Superstar Baseball<\/em> launched for the Nintendo GameCube in 2005, followed by Mario Super Sluggers<\/em>on Wii in 2008. Since then, the series has been absent despite continued fan demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Part of the appeal comes from the franchise\u2019s unique approach to the sport. Rather than aiming for realism, the games embraced chaotic gameplay, character-specific abilities, and stadiums inspired by the Mushroom Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Nintendo revisiting so many classic franchises, many hoped Nintendo Direct would finally bring baseball back into the lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, fans will have to keep waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Nintendo Direct delivered plenty of exciting announcements and helped fill out the release calendar for the rest of the year. Even so, the absence of several major franchises left many fans with as many questions as answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, Nintendo doesn\u2019t always follow predictable marketing schedules. The company has a history of announcing major projects only months before release, and it has surprised players before with last-minute presentations, including the unexpected Star Fox<\/em> showcase revealed shortly before going live earlier this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company traditionally hosts another Nintendo Direct in September, and if that pattern continues in 2026, fans may not have to wait too long for another chance to see what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s a new 3D Mario adventure, Luigi\u2019s next ghost hunt, the future of Super Smash Bros.<\/em>, or another journey through Hyrule, Nintendo still has plenty of opportunities to surprise players before the end of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite what Nintendo decides to do, we\u2019ll continue following every announcement and reveal right here on GameTechXd to keep you informed about what\u2019s coming next for Nintendo Switch 2 and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until then, players can only speculate about when these beloved franchises will finally return.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Several major Nintendo franchises were absent from the latest Nintendo Direct. 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